I can help you get the proper and just compensation for your unique situation and damages. You need representation that provides complete and full compensation for your accident whether you were on a motorcycle or car. I know you wish this had never happened, but when you have a head injury or brain damage, you need attorneys that work with victims and plaintiffs in Atlanta and the state of Georgia.We are currently working on complex cases in this area from McDonough to Atlanta. We will work with you on your TBI or traumatic brain injury case to get the best settlement or go to trial and obtain a proper jury verdict. It is necessary to be able to prove that you are suffering the injuries you claim and we can help you with that. We are educated on how to locate all insurance policies from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Proving post concussion syndrome means a great amount to the value of your case. You need legal representation.Often times, theses injuries require rehabilitation for mild TBI and other traumatic brain injuries. Head trauma or acquired brain injury requires treatment to be given to these types of patients. Suffering a concussion or even post-concussion syndrome is not something to handle alone. Not hiring a qualified a qualified attorney will be a mistake, especially with a free consultation. If you suffered a loss of consciousness, skull bone injury, bruise, contusion, closed head injury or other head trauma, contact me today. I can help you find a doctor that will provide proper treatment patients. Without proper care, these types of injuries can result in wrongful death. Concussions and brain injuries occur all the time. However, a concussion is rarely detected. The medical field is increasing their understanding of how concussion can effect a person’s life. Most people recover from a concussion just fine. I know that some do not. Our firm represents clients who have or are suffering from a concussion from a car accident, tractor trailer accident, motorcycle accident, or other personal injury case in Atlanta, Decatur, McDonough, Jackson, Griffin, Macon the state of Georgia.

Some studies have shown that every 21 seconds someone suffers a brain injury or concussion. Many brain injuries happen in car accidents, tractor trailer accidents, or in hard falls. Others, for children, usually involve athletics such as soccer and football. Boys tend to get more concussions in general while girls get more concussions in sports.

The formal medical definition of concussion is a clinical syndrome shown by immediate and transient alteration in the brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma.

Symptoms of a Concussion To Discuss With Your Brain Injury Attorney

Dizziness

Upset Stomach

Being Knocked Out

Repeating the Same Question or Answer

Forgetting Things Easily Remembered

Agitation

Change in Personality

Blurred Vision

Sensitivity to Light

Headaches

Seeing Stars

Slurred Speech

Saying Things That Don’t Make Sense

Being Overly Tired

Your doctor may perform a variety of test. You may be asked to perform balance test, coordination tests, and a test of your reflexes. A CAT scan or MRI may be performed to make sure you are not internally bleeding. If the concussion is more severe, then other tests such as memory tests may be required. Call me for a free consultation. You owe it to yourself and those who depend on you. Post concussion syndrome and brain injuries are serious matters.

Grades of Concussions

No universally accepted grades exist. However, the most widely used grades are by the American Academy of Neurology.

First Grade Concussion includes no loss of consciousness, and post-traumatic amnesia is absent or is less than 30 minutes.

Second Grade Concussion includes loss of consciousness for less than five minutes or exhibit post-traumatic amnesia between 30 minutes and 24 hours.

Third Grade Concussion includes post-traumatic amnesia for more than 24 hours or unconsciousness for more than five minutes.

Concussions and Brain Injury Settlements for Children

More and more studies are being completed to tell the full story. On the one hand, a child’s body and brain are in a growing pattern which may allow for quicker recovery. At the same time, a child’s body and brain are still be developed and changes could be extremely harmful in the long run. Settlements for child brain injuries range higher than that of an adult.